Otis Clay Jr., 39, was found fatally shot in his vehicle on the night of July 30, 2016, at about 11:30 p.m. on Dover Street in Akron, Ohio. Police pronounced him dead at the scene after responding to the location; he was alone in the parked vehicle in a residential area when discovered.

Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects, and the motive remains unknown. The Akron Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence, and both agencies have appealed to the public for tips. The homicide is listed as unsolved, and the family and community continue to seek answers.

If anyone has information about Otis Clay Jr.’s shooting — no matter how small — contact the Akron Police Department or the Ohio BCI.